Job Title: Software Development Engineer 3
Job Summary:
Primary Function of Position:
The engineer in this position will play an important role on the vision automation, test and calibration software engineering team to enable the manufacturing of vision systems for surgical robots. The position will be responsible for the design, development, release, deployment, documentation, and sustaining of software and algorithms for test and calibration of the vision systems of multiport da Vinci systems. The position will require close collaboration with product development teams, systems analysts, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing engineers, and quality engineers to build a coherent test and calibration strategy and develop software to implement the same.
Roles and Responsibilities:
This role requires but is not limited to:
Design, develop, release, deploy, and document software applications for the test and calibration of vision systems for multiport da Vinci robotic systems
Integrate and implement illumination measurement systems and closely related algorithms for test and calibration of vision systems
Work closely with system/embedded software team to create and maintain new APIs to support test and calibration
Builds and maintain software infrastructures for rapid development of test and calibration fixtures
Understand each new product s operation and control, and develop the means to ensure their integrity in volume production
Design, document, and qualify software for use in manufacturing new vision systems
Follow good software development practices
Work independently to overcome roadblocks with minimum guidance
Take ownership of manufacturing software and work with cross-functional teams to drive projects to completion
Support existing production software
Qualifications
Skill/Job Requirements:
Strong programming skill and experience with C#, or Python, or C/C++
Understanding of OOA/OOD/OOP/Design Patterns
Passionate about technologies and love programming
Able to map, develop, and test projects from inception to launch
A track record for executing and delivering on projects
Motivated to continually improve best practices
Adaptable to dynamic requirements
Enjoy the thrill of tackling large complex problems
Excellent ability to communicate complex concepts to engineers
Detail oriented team player
Resourceful problem-solving machine
Foster strong sense of team with peers through solicitation of feedback and constructive contribution to review sessions
Ability to travel nationally and internationally. Travel requirements will normally be less than 10%
Preferred Skills:
Knowledge and experience with MATLAB is a plus
Strong analytical, time management, interpersonal, listening and communication skills.
Experience in medical device manufacturing or regulated engineering environment
Strong industry experience in architecture and development of scalable production quality systems
Fully understand Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Experience with photometric, radiometric measurement fundamentals a plus
Medical device industry experience is a plus.
Familiarity with regulated Quality Systems, especially medical device regulations is a plus.
Education/Experience:
Minimum Bachelor s or Master s in Engineering (Software Engineering and Computer Science preferred)
Minimum 3+ years of software development experience (higher degree can offset years of experience)
